LITTLE GOOD TIMES DINER
1932 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941-625-1115
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and the touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl with no handle to dispense coleslaw at Make Table. Operator removed the bowl.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease in the interior of oven.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the ware washing area.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed liquid butter not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at wait station display cooler unit. Operator date marked the food item.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed incomplete food employee reporting documents. Operator completed the documents.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the microwave at wait station. Operator cleaned the oven.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle at breading container at prep area table. Operator removed the bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple containers not in good condition at dish shelf. Operator discarded the containers.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple gallons of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ George Hobson, 11/16/2018.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the forms during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.